Mr. Ralph Council

By. reason of strength, our dear Mr. Council lived a long healthy life. He leaves a legacy of love, commitment, and service to his precious family and the many lives he touched. Thank God for the gift of Ralph Council; Educator and Encourager.

We share comforting thoughts and prayers to the Council family at this time of your loss.You were great friends and neighbors while we lived in Valdosta GA. Gregory & Mae Browning, Roanoke Rapids NC

A life well lived you truly will be missed

Rest peacefully Uncle Ralph 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

With Deepest Sympathy to the Council Family..

I was Mr. Council's TA during my senior year (1976) at LHS. He treated me like his daughter because he knew my parents and my older siblings. He was always giving me advice and words of wisdom and treated me with the upmost respect! I skipped school one day and of course he found out about it! He scolded me and informed me if I did it again he would call my parents so that was never done again. To the entire Council family I'm praying for your strength during this time. May God surround you with His band of angels today and always.

Sorry to see you go may you rest in peace.

My son Sharod was at The Care House from age 6 months to 4 yrs old. At age 4 they were taken to the YMCA for swimming lessons. I was present and nervous that 1st day. Mr. Council, apparently, saw how concerned I was, came to the fence where I was standing and said "I'm watching him, he'll be fine, I've got him". As I looked him in his face, I knew he did. My deepest sympathy to Mrs. Council (Mama Council) and the entire family. May God Bless and Keep You Is My Prayer. Doretha Bell

We gather in gratitude and reflection as we celebrate the life of a truly remarkable leader, a guiding star in our family. Ralph Council, this giant of a soul, who touched lives with wisdom, kindness, and strength, has now journeyed to heaven. While we feel the void of his absence, we find comfort in Ralph Council's enduring legacy and the love he shared. Ralph Council's spirit will forever inspire us, living on in the hearts he so deeply touched. Heaven has gained a precious soul, and we hold tightly to the comfort of our cherished memories.

Our hearts and prayers are with you and the family! Mr. Council the greatest and loved by all.

We are simply without adequate words of comfort; "Uncle Ralph" held a special place in our hearts. We are thinking of you, Ruth, and hope you'll find a small measure of comfort in knowing there are so many people who loved him and your family. We sympathize with the family in your bereavement. Sincerely in his arms, Mark and Joann Williams.

We send our deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of Mr. Council. May GOD continue to bless and keep your family. You are in our prayers.

With deepest sympathy.

Thoughts and Prayers are with you All R.I.P.🙏🏻🙏🏻

My prayers go out to you and your family. May your dad rest in peace. Gail B Jones- neighbor

My Condolences and Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family. I pray that God give you and your family the strength that you need to get through this difficult time 🙏 🙏 🙏.

Peace and condolences to the beloved family of retired SGMC board member Mr. Ralph Council. A great gain for the heavens as Mr. Council was head and shoulders above many people, places and things here on earth.

From the employees at Fresenius Kidney Care, we send our Deepest Condolences. He was a Sweet and Wonderful patient. He will Truly be missed. With Love Michelle, Lenetra, Charlotte, Sonia, Tonya, Iffy, Erline, Rhonda, Beth, Charles, Lori and Dawna

To the family of the late Mr. Ralph Council: sending words of comfort and peace in your time of need. Mr. Ralph Council will definitely be missed. He was a true warrior for Christ, his family, friends, students, and most of his community. Rest In Paradise, you good and faithful servant.

To the Council family. My deepest condolences to you, and your friends. May God continue to bless and keep you during this difficult time! Abundant blessings!🙏🏽

Mr. Ralph Council was responsible for the beautiful set of wooden oak stained cabinets I had in my office at Hahira Middle School. He cane by one day and asked me if there was anything I needed. I said yes sir—-I would like some wooden oak stained cabinets at the back wall of my office. He measured and said give me two weeks and they will be installed. He kept his word. I enjoyed them, in my Gym office, for many years. I asked him that when I Retired, could I please take them with me? He said you sure can. When I Retired in 2012 both cabinets were too big for my home. With great pleasure I passed them on to my dear Friends—Dr. Calvin Walker & his wife Sharon who is my best Friend. I know they have and will continue to enjoy them for many years to come. Mr. Council ALWAYS had a smile on his face. I admired him So Much! He had such a Sweet Spirit. ☺️ REST IN PEACE Mr. Council. He was a "Man Among Men", and a True Friend to the end. With Love & Respect, Rita Norman 🧎🏻‍♀️🙏🧎🏻‍♀️✝️

My prayers are with you and your family doing this of sorry,may God continue to blessed you and strengthen your family.

Mr. Council was instrumental in shaping many young lives in Lowndes County and giving back to his community. We thank God got his life and know that He has heard the words we all long for..."well done, enter into your eternal rest". RIP Coach

It is with deepest sympathy that I send prayers of comfort and peace to his beautiful Mrs. Council and his amazing daughters, grandchildren, and other family members. I was the first of my siblings to start school as an integrated student. I never had the privilege of being a segregated student. So when I entered high school as a ninth grader, I was shy and a little nervous. I saw this tall black man dressed to impress in the hallway. Looking at him from a distance, I was preparing myself to hear this deep voice. He had a friendly smile that I had a chance to see as I approached him. He stopped me and I thought my heart would stop beating. He asked my name and I told him. He then named my father and my siblings. That eased my anxiety significantly. Before the fist quarter came to an end, his title was Assistant Principal for some; but to us, he was Principal Ralph Council❣️ He truly was a legend in Valdosta and Lowndes County. Thanks to Mrs. Council and family for sharing him with so many of us!

Council family - Please accept my condolences. Just know that I am here for you and please don't hesitate to call, especially during this difficult time.💝🕯️🙏🏽

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr. Council's passing, he was a great man.

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